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Politics & elections, 1896

2,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 42 of 105

University Senate. Nomination of Candidates

Evening News · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 6

The vice-chancellor (Dr. MacLaurin, M.L.C.) presided over a convocation of the Sydney University on Saturday held for the purpose of receiving the nominations for a vacancy in the…

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Vacancy on the University Senate. Nominations of Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 3

A Convocation of the Sydney University was held in the Stanhouse Library, at the University, on Saturday, for the purpose of receiving the nominations for a vacancy on the Senate caused by the…

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The Direct Taxes. Payable Yearly. Two Years' Instalments in One. Treasurer Reid's Tricks -- Election Promises Shattered-- Manipulating the Revenues

The Australian Star · Monday 15 June 1896 · page 5

The Colonial Treasurer has made an interesting explanation of his intentions in connection with the direct taxation in the coming financial year. He does not, he…

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General News. Parliament

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Mr. Rose will move the adjournment to debate the retrenchment effected in the Education Department by the Service Board. Mr. Neild will invite…

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[?]The Opening of Parliament. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 5

When the House meets to-morrow the Government will support the re-eletion of Mr. Cowley as Speaker and Mr. Annear as Chairman of Committees. It is understood that the labour party…

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University Senate Election. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 3

Sir,—As his Honor Mr. Justice Manning's letter, published in your issue of this morning, states as skilfully and persuasively as the case admits Sir Joseph Abbott's claims to the vacant seat on the…

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The United States Elections. the Vice-presidency. Mr. Morton Reid Refuses Nomination

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 June 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--From New York it is reported that Mr. Morton Reid has refused to be nominated as Vice-President as the United States…

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In Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 7

It was found that the questions took the customarily wide sweep when the House met yesterday. Mr. Brunker's reply to Mr. Perry was a model of the s[?]ub polite. It was a fact that three…

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Queensland Parliament. The Opening. Election of Speaker. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 2

The Queensland Parliament met at noon to-day, and members were sworn in. Mr. Dickson moved that the Hon. A. S. Cowley be again elected Speaker, and Mr. Grimes…

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New Zealand Parliament. Another Ranking Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Tuesday.—It is Intended to Introduce into the House of Representatives further legislation In connection with the affairs of the Bank of New Zealand. The bill proposed will…

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Parliament. Tuesday, June 16. Summary of Business

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly, A message was read from the Governor intimating that he had assented to the Homestead Selections and Settlement Leases Bill…

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South Australian Parliament. the Address-in-reply

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 6

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—In the Assembly to-day there wan a large attendance to see the beginning of the practical work of the session, the galleries being filled with ladies. A petition was presented…

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Queensland Parliament Formal Opening Mr. Cowley Re-elected Speaker

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 5

BRISBANE. Tuesday.—Parliament met today. The members of both Houses assembled in the Council Chamber at noon. when the President read the proclamation summoning- Parliament…

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Proceedings in Parliament. Statement by Mr. Ward. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 7

When the House met this afternoon the Premier announced the resignation of Mr. Ward, the Colonial Treasurer Mr. Ward subsequently made a long speech in his own defence, stating…

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Imperial Parliament. Statement by Mr. Balfour. the Government Programme

Evening News · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 6

LONDON, June 16.—In explaining the intentions of the Government in the House of Commons last night, Mr. A. J. Balfour, leader of the House, said that before the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, June 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 5

The Speaker took the chair at half past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. The COLONIAL SECRETARY, in answer to Mr. Carroll, said that no rate was charged for rations…

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Imperial Parliament. the Government Programme Statement by Mr. A. J. Balfour. a Probable Autumn Session

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Monday Night.—In the House of Commons to-day Mr. A. J. Balfour made a statement as to the intentions of the Government with regard to their business before…

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PARLIAMENT. Tuesday, June 16. Legislative Assembly. The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. the Mulgoa Railway

Evening News · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 3

Mr. YOUNG (Minister for works), in reply to Mr. T. R. Smith, said that owing to the departmental surveyors being so much engaged, he could not say when the survey of the southern…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the Imperial Parliament. Intentions of the Government. Position of the Education Bill. London, June 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 7

The Imperial Parliament will adjourn on August 14, and will meet again on January 13. The programme of the Government…

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The United States. the Presidential Election. the Republican Platform. the Silver Party

Evening News · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 6

LONDON, June 16.—Major M'Kinley, the Republican candidate for the Presidency of the United States, desires that tariff reform, and not the currency question, should be…

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